Best Optics Shop in Alaska? (1 Viewer)

ceasar said:

See if you can plan your trip with a lay over in Seattle. You can visit the Cabela's Outfitter store in Lacey, Washington.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/c...stores/pop_ups/directions-pop.jsp?store=lacey

Bob

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Martin Fagg said:

Hi all,

are there any Alaskans on the optics forums? Or anyone that's familiar with Alaska's optics suppliers?

I ask because I am planning a trip there, maybe next year or the year after, depending on job, finance, etc.

As an optics obsessive, I'd like to see as many bins and scopes that I can't see in the UK while I am over there.

I assume there are plenty of hunting and outdoor shops that will have optics in stock but are there any particular shops that will have the widest range of optics to check out?

Are there any shops in Alaska that are THE optics specialist that I really must visit while I'm there?

Thanks
Martin

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Martin Fagg said:

Thank you Ceasar. I was thinking Seatlle would make a good stop over for a city break before and after we venture into the wilderness. Now I have another reason to visit.

Best wishes
Martin

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blizdas said:

What time of year are you going to be there Martin? I'm usually in Homer each spring for the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival with quite an array of gear.

Ben

Ben Lizdas
Sales Manager
Eagle Optics
www.eagleoptics.com

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Martin Fagg said:

Hi Ben,

thinking of spring time. Perhaps all of May and half of June. When is the Kachemak festival? There is also one in Valdez in early May, isn't there?
Sounds ideal, birding and optics all in the same place.

Spring is my favourite time of year. The birdsong and breeding plumage is the best. And the return of daylight to cheer your soul too.

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blizdas said:

Hi Martin,
The shorebird festival is usually the first week of May. You can check out the website here (hasn't been updated for 2011 yet).

If you think you're going to be able to make it, be sure to let me know. I'm happy to bring any equipment you might want to check out, as long as it's in stock.

Ben

Ben Lizdas
Sales Manager
Eagle Optics
www.eagleoptics.com

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